Death Dhamma Podcast: Embracing Life Through the Lens of Dharma: Venerable Clear Grace's Teachings
Welcome to Season 4 of the Death Dhamma Podcast! In this episode, Margaret is honored to host Ven. Clear Grace Dayananda, an ordained Buddhist monastic in both the Mahayana and Theravada traditions. Known as the "Traveling Nunk," Ven. Clear Grace shares her experiences of living in the heart of New Orleans' Seventh Ward, a historically significant black community. She describes the vibrancy and diversity of life in her urban surroundings, reflecting on the natural and human-made sounds that define her daily existence. You can support her by visiting: https://travelingnunk.org/ Ven. Clear Grace talks about her mission to offer refuge to those in need, sharing the power of the Dharma within her community. She discusses her plans to continue her travels once her roots are established in New Orleans and invites Dharma friends worldwide to visit and experience the city's rich culture and history. Engaging in a deep conversation about the acceptance of the nature of things, Ven. Clear Grace elucidates the concepts of equanimity and the noble truth of suffering. She shares her perspective on perceiving all components of life, both pleasant and unpleasant, as a unified, intrinsic part of the existence. She emphasizes the profound understanding of the origin and cessation of suffering, which, she believes, enriches the overall life experience. This conversation provides a thought-provoking exploration of the intersections between urban living, spiritual practice, and community engagement. Tune in to learn more about Ven. Clear Grace's journey and her teachings on embracing all aspects of life through the lens of dharma. ———————— BDG contributor Margaret Meloni, author of the Death Dhamma column, has launched the Death Dhamma Podcast, which offers open and honest discussions with wise and skillful teachers about their experiences with life, death, and Buddhism. Everyone has a story, a perspective, and a valuable lesson to share. Embrace death, live a full life and learn to love impermanence because nobody gets out of this alive. If you wonder how others on the path have dealt with death and dying and grief, be sure to listen in. See more: Death Dhamma Podcast: http://bit.ly/2Mfyroy Death Dhamma column at BDG: https://bit.ly/32tWl7W BDG: https://www.buddhistdoor.net
